Faith Nathan

Faith Nathan is an explosive talent who started her career in touch football before trying her hand at Rugby Sevens in 2017.

Nathan grew up in Berkeley Vale on the NSW Central Coast before moving to Manly and accepting a spot in the Aussie 7s full-time program.

Nathan made her Sevens debut during the 2019 tournament in Dubai and has been a mainstay in Tim Walsh's side since which has included an Olympics debut in Tokyo and a second Olympic Games in 2024.

During the 2023/2024 SVNS season, Nathan scored 38 tries to finish third overall behind Maddison Levi and Michaela Blyde for the world series.

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FAST SEVEN WITH FAITH NATHAN

What's your nickname?

Patricia

Your favourite Rugby 7s moment?

Winning the triple crown (Comm Games, World Cup 7s and the World Series) in 2022

Who is your hero or idol and why?

My mum because she always puts people first and told me to keep chasing my dreams.

Favourite sport or sports team outside of Rugby?

Boxing

Your go-to pump up song on Game Day?

Gasolina by Daddy Yankee

Favourite place to play on the Sevens circuit?

Cape Town, South Africa

Which player would you not want to be stuck on a deserted island with?

Maddi Levi

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BY THE NUMBERS

• Tournaments: 29
• Matches: 160
• Tries: 119
• Points: 595